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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon S90
  • Replacement is Canon S100
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was manufactured 18 months prior to the EX-ZR300 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S95 grades against the EX-ZR300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S95 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon S95

 EX-ZR300 S95 
IntroducedMay 2012November 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR300

 S95 EX-ZR300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S95
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
40
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
32
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot S95Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-11-23 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - 1
Price at launch $495 $329